Marty Miller's Music History - April 14th

Join Marty Miller on another quick journey through music history, this week covering events from January 12th to 16th! We'll explore the moment Freddie Mercury’s Rolls-Royce, beloved by the Queen frontman, sold at auction. Discover the story behind EMI's tough stance on the Sex P ...  Show more

Join Marty Miller for a trip through music history, highlighting music events from December 22nd to 24th! In this festive episode, we'll delve into the last ever Sex Pistols show in 1977, where Sid and Nancy made a memorable appearance at a kids' charity party. We'll also reflect ...  Show more

On February 25th in music history, one significant event took place in 1964 when The Beatles started filming their first movie, "A Hard Day's Night," at Marylebone Railway Station in London.

The film, directed by Richard Lester, was a comedic, fictionalized account of ...  Show more

The first time you hear "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," it probably registers as just another cheery holiday standard. But hiding within this seemingly simple song is a remarkable story of American transformation - musical, technological, and social. Each time artists reimagine ...  Show more

On December 25, 1954, the iconic song "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin became the first single in history to reach 30 million sales. The song, originally recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942, quickly became a holiday classic and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.  Show more

On June 8, 1969, the legendary guitarist Brian Jones, one of the founding members of The Rolling Stones, was asked to leave the band due to his excessive drug use and increasingly erratic behavior. This event marked a significant turning point in the history of the band and rock ...  Show more